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SUMMARY:2025 ConnectHER Conference Presented By: Branch
DESCRIPTION:2025 ConnectHER Conference\n\nPresented by Branch\n\n  Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025 |   8:00 AM   2:30 PM\n\n  Build Smart Institute\, 701 Gainsboro Road\, Roanoke\, VA 24016\n\n\nAbout the Conference\n\nThe ConnectHER Conference is a high-energy\, full-day experience designed to inspire\, equip\, and connect women leaders from across Virginia's Blue Ridge. This is your opportunity to step away from the daily grind\, invest in your personal and professional growth\, and walk away with actionable tools\, fresh perspectives\, and powerful connections.\n\nWhether you're an executive\, an entrepreneur\, an emerging leader\, or a community changemaker\, the ConnectHER Conference is here to help you lead boldly\, build community\, and grow your career.\n\n\nWhat to Expect\n\n  Women's Leadership Panel   Leading Together: Building Careers & Communities\n\nHear from a powerhouse panel of women who are making a difference in their industries and communities:\n\n\n	Dani Poe   Economic Development Director\, Franklin County\n	Kim Blair   Sr. Director of Principal Gifts & Strategic Initiatives\, Carilion Clinic Foundation\n	Tiphanie Rasnick   Vice President Commercial Office Manager\, Ridge View Bank & Nonprofit Founder\n	Zenith Barrett   Founder\, The Zenith Agency  \n	Abby Verdillo-Hamilton - United Way of Virginia's Blue Ridge\n\n\nModerated by: Michelle Ramaker\, President of Build Smart Institute\n\n\n\nThese leaders will share insights from their unique career paths\, experiences in leadership\, and approaches to building stronger communities while fostering personal and professional growth.\n\n\n  Networking Challenges\n\nBreak the ice\, meet new people\, and grow your network through fun\, interactive challenges designed to spark meaningful conversations.\n\n\n  Workshops\n\nParticipate in breakout sessions packed with practical insights you can take back to the office and put into action immediately.\n\n\n\nWorkshop 1: Impactful Connections: Cultivating Your Professional Tribe\n\n    Allison Szuba (Capps Home Building Center) & Lois James (OpX Solutions\, LLC)\n\nWorkshop 2: Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting Your Business (and Yourself) in a Digital World\n\n    Tight Technologies - Bri Goodwin & Doug Turpin\n\nWorkshop 3: Bridging Digital Worlds: Communication Strategies for Your Personal and Professional Online Presence - Rachel Spencer\n\n\n  Closing Keynote\n\nJennifer Huffman\, Senior Vice President of Solutions Banking at Atlantic Union Bank\n\nWrap up the day with an inspiring keynote focused on leadership\, community impact\, and actionable next steps for your career journey.\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n	\n	Business owners & entrepreneurs\n	\n	\n	Corporate & nonprofit leaders\n	\n	\n	Emerging professionals\n	\n	\n	Community advocates\n	\n	\n	Anyone ready to connect\, learn\, and lead\n	\n\n\n\nStay Connected\n\nFollow the Roanoke Regional Chamber on Facebook\, LinkedIn\, and Instagram for event updates\, speaker announcements\, and behind-the-scenes previews.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<h1><strong data-end="213" data-start="183">2025 ConnectHER Conference</strong></h1>\n\n<p data-end="368" data-start="216"><strong data-end="273" data-start="216">Presented by Branch</strong><br data-end="276" data-start="273" />\n&#128197\; <strong data-end="309" data-start="279">Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025</strong> | &#9200\; 8:00 AM &ndash\; 2:30&nbsp\;PM<br data-end="334" data-start="331" />\n&#128205\; <strong data-end="366" data-start="337">Build Smart Institute\,<span style="font-size:14px\;">&nbsp\;</span></strong><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="color: rgb(68\, 68\, 68)\; font-family: Arial\, Helvetica\, sans-serif\;">701 Gainsboro Road\,&nbsp\;Roanoke\, VA 24016</span></span></p>\n\n<hr data-end="373" data-start="370" />\n<h2 data-end="404" data-start="375"><strong data-end="402" data-start="378">About the Conference</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="755" data-start="405">The <strong data-end="434" data-start="409">ConnectHER Conference</strong> is a high-energy\, full-day experience designed to inspire\, equip\, and connect women leaders from across Virginia&rsquo\;s Blue Ridge. This is your opportunity to step away from the daily grind\, invest in your personal and professional growth\, and walk away with actionable tools\, fresh perspectives\, and powerful connections.</p>\n\n<p data-end="954" data-start="757">Whether you&rsquo\;re an executive\, an entrepreneur\, an emerging leader\, or a community changemaker\, the ConnectHER Conference is here to help you <strong data-end="952" data-start="897">lead boldly\, build community\, and grow your career.</strong></p>\n\n<hr data-end="959" data-start="956" />\n<h2 data-end="984" data-start="961"><strong data-end="982" data-start="964">What to Expect</strong></h2>\n\n<h3 data-end="1076" data-start="986"><strong data-end="1074" data-start="990">&#127775\; Women&rsquo\;s Leadership Panel &mdash\; <em data-end="1072" data-start="1022">Leading Together: Building Careers &amp\; Communities</em></strong></h3>\n\n<p data-end="1181" data-start="1077">Hear from a powerhouse panel of women who are making a difference in their industries and communities:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li><strong data-end="1265" data-start="1253">Dani Poe</strong> &mdash\; Economic Development Director\, Franklin County</li>\n	<li data-end="1335" data-start="1295"><strong data-end="1308" data-start="1295">Kim Blair</strong> &mdash\; Sr. Director of Principal Gifts &amp\; Strategic Initiatives\, Carilion Clinic Foundation</li>\n	<li data-end="1398" data-start="1338"><strong data-end="1358" data-start="1338">Tiphanie Rasnick</strong> &mdash\; Vice President Commercial Office Manager\, Ridge View Bank &amp\; Nonprofit Founder</li>\n	<li><strong data-end="1419" data-start="1401">Zenith Barrett</strong> &mdash\; Founder\, The Zenith Agency&#8203\;&#8203\;</li>\n	<li><strong>Abby Verdillo-Hamilton</strong> - United Way of Virginia&#39\;s Blue Ridge</li>\n</ul>\n\n<p data-end="1558" data-start="1443"><strong data-end="1402" data-start="1385">Moderated by:</strong> <strong data-end="1423" data-start="1403">Michelle Ramaker</strong>\, President of Build Smart Institute<br />\n<br />\nThese leaders will share insights from their unique career paths\, experiences in leadership\, and approaches to building stronger communities while fostering personal and professional growth.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="1563" data-start="1560" />\n<h3 data-end="1599" data-start="1565"><strong data-end="1597" data-start="1569">&#129309\; Networking Challenges</strong></h3>\n\n<p data-end="1735" data-start="1600">Break the ice\, meet new people\, and grow your network through fun\, interactive challenges designed to spark meaningful conversations.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="1740" data-start="1737" />\n<h3 data-end="1788" data-start="1742"><strong data-end="1762" data-start="1746">&#128218\; Workshops</strong></h3>\n\n<p data-end="1919" data-start="1789">Participate in breakout sessions packed with practical insights you can take back to the office and put into action immediately.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:tahoma\;"><strong>Workshop 1:</strong> <em>Impactful Connections: Cultivating Your Professional Tribe</em><br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Allison Szuba (Capps Home Building Center) &amp\; Lois James (OpX Solutions\, LLC)<br />\n<strong>Workshop 2:</strong>&nbsp\;<span style="color:#212121\;"><em>Cybersecurity Basics: Protecting Your Business (and Yourself) in a Digital World</em></span></span><br />\n&nbsp\; &nbsp\; Tight Technologies - Bri Goodwin &amp\; Doug Turpin<br />\n<span style="font-family:tahoma\;"><strong>Workshop 3:</strong>&nbsp\;</span><em><span style="color:black\;">Bridging Digital Worlds: Communication Strategies for Your Personal and Professional Online Presence</span></em>&nbsp\;- Rachel Spencer</p>\n\n<hr />\n<h3 data-end="1834" data-start="1806"><strong data-end="1832" data-start="1810">&#127908\; Closing Keynote</strong></h3>\n\n<p data-end="2089" data-start="1835"><strong data-end="1922" data-start="1835">Jennifer Huffman\, Senior Vice President of Solutions Banking at Atlantic Union Bank</strong><br data-end="1956" data-start="1953" />\nWrap up the day with an inspiring keynote focused on leadership\, community impact\, and actionable next steps for your career journey.</p>\n\n<hr data-end="2297" data-start="2294" />\n<h2 data-end="2325" data-start="2299"><strong data-end="2323" data-start="2302">Who Should Attend</strong></h2>\n\n<ul data-end="2491" data-start="2326">\n	<li data-end="2361" data-start="2326">\n	<p data-end="2361" data-start="2328">Business owners &amp\; entrepreneurs</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="2395" data-start="2362">\n	<p data-end="2395" data-start="2364">Corporate &amp\; nonprofit leaders</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="2422" data-start="2396">\n	<p data-end="2422" data-start="2398">Emerging professionals</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="2446" data-start="2423">\n	<p data-end="2446" data-start="2425">Community advocates</p>\n	</li>\n	<li data-end="2491" data-start="2447">\n	<p data-end="2491" data-start="2449">Anyone ready to connect\, learn\, and lead</p>\n	</li>\n</ul>\n\n<hr data-end="2676" data-start="2673" />\n<h2 data-end="2701" data-start="2678"><strong data-end="2699" data-start="2681">Stay Connected</strong></h2>\n\n<p data-end="2865" data-start="2702">Follow the Roanoke Regional Chamber on <a data-end="2754" data-start="2741" href="https://www.facebook.com/RoanokeChamber/" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>\, <a data-end="2769" data-start="2756" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/roanokechamber" rel="noopener">LinkedIn</a>\, and <a data-end="2789" data-start="2775" href="https://www.instagram.com/roanokechamber/" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> for event updates\, speaker announcements\, and behind-the-scenes previews.</p>\n
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